Description: He stands about 6'2" and wears long strands of jet and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born into a rich family. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. After months of barely getting by, Gerald managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Amber (140 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 22000 sp. Star ruby (1100 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shortspear with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp).

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His childhood dream was to be a Glassblower, but he was a colossal failure. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 gp. Red spinel (60 gp).

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Military, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.